If the selected frame is just outside your current view, Figma will paste the object into the selected frame and adjust your viewing area slightly to bring the pasted object into view.If your current view of the canvas is far from the selected frame, Figma will paste the object in the center of your current view to avoid moving you too far from your intended paste area or disorienting you within the canvas.

If you have a frame selected while pasting a copied object, Figma considers your current view of the canvas to determine where to paste the object and whether to adjust your viewing area. the green square is centered along the x axis because it can only be matched to its y coordinate in Frame 1.the red star keeps its original position because both its x and y coordinates can be matched in Frame 3.

the purple ellipse keeps its original position because both its x and y coordinates can be matched in Frame 3.

When we copy the objects from Frame 1 to Frame 3 below:

the green square is centered on both axes because neither its original coordinates can be accommodated in Frame 2.

the red star can only be matched with its original x coordinate and is centered on the y axis.

the purple ellipse keeps its original position because both its x and y coordinates can be matched in Frame 2.

When we copy the objects from Fra me 1 to Frame 2: In the example below, Frame 1 contains a purple ellipse, red star, and green square located at the top left, bottom left, and bottom right corners respectively. If the destination group or frame can't accommodate either of the object's x or y position in its previous container, Figma will paste the object in the center of the new frame. Pasted objects try to maintain the same x and y positions within the destination frame relative to its position in the group or frame it was copied from. When you copy and paste an object in your canvas, Figma considers your intended placement of the object while keeping you aware of your location and view of the canvas. Hands-on learner? Check out our Copy and paste playground file.

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